Forbidden Passion

Chapter 682 I Want to Be a Man

Phoebe glanced up, pointed at the payment line, and motioned for Lori to check it out. "Get the legal team on the phone and see if this payment is a mistake." Lori, sounding doubtful, replied, "Ms. Ziegler, you think they messed up?"

"We agreed on $4 million last night. If there's an error, we need to fix it ASAP. Go on, hurry."

Lori nodded and left.

After Phoebe finished going through the contract, Lori came back. "Ms. Ziegler, the legal team from "Ice and Fire" confirmed the payment is correct."

"Alright, the contract's good. Let the legal department know they can proceed." Phoebe handed the contract back to Lori, about to give more instructions when there was a knock on the door. Phoebe looked up to see Noah standing there, wearing sunglasses and a casual suit. He took off his shades and grinned, "Phoebe, am I interrupting?"

"Noah. You can talk to Ms. Ziegler." Lori quickly exited with the contract, closing the door behind her.

Noah strolled in, leaned against the desk, and looked down at Phoebe. "I heard you went with Wesley to an audition yesterday. I didn't get that kind of treatment." Phoebe thought she detected a hint of jealousy in Noah's voice.

"Did Alfonso not take care of you?"

Phoebe had Alfonso looking after Wesley, which meant less time for Noah. But Noah didn't really need Alfonso's help anymore; he could handle things himself. "No." A flicker of hurt crossed Noah's face.

Noah knew Phoebe always saw him as a little brother despite his countless hints of romantic feelings, she always played dumb.

Sometimes Noah really resented Phoebe. She was smart, but she always ignored his feelings.

Phoebe smiled, "Wesley is new and doesn't know the ropes. He needs someone experienced to guide him. Alfonso has a lot of experience, so I trust him with Wesley." Noah could tell Phoebe was trying to reassure him, worried he might be upset.

to play a high school student. I want

The script described Nicholas as muscular and full of testosterone. Compared to the high school role, Noah wanted to play

she wouldn't see him as just

her temples, speaking

first role was a female general. Why should

her face. "Your recent outfits have a business vibe.

had started in a boy band, usually dressing casually and trendy. But lately, he'd been wearing

now it seemed like Noah himself was tired of looking too young and wanted a

and his cheeks turned red. "No, I just figured I shouldn't always look

boy band, and to your fans, you're always an idol. If you

acting path, but it had to be gradual. Otherwise,

don't want to be an idol. I want to

with suppressed laughter. "Who can take away your right

felt so embarrassed. What had

her lively expression made his heart

felt that embarrassing himself in front of Phoebe didn't matter, as long as it made

was really done for. After secretly loving Phoebe for so many years,

suppressed the little spark

up at him. "Are

reality, met her clear

on his cheeks and said

walked out without a word. "I have an